northerly
adjective
moving, directed, or situated toward the north.
northerlies
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pluralof northerly.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There are hints that cold northerlies could return in mid-February, increasing the risk of seeing snow showers.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2024
The northerlies are the troublemakers, kicking up the Gulf Stream into fearsome lumps that sometimes keep the commercial boats at home.
From Time Magazine Archive
